Dam owners present hydropower as a “clean” technology. But outdated dams can hurt rivers.
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From Trout Unlimited 4/4/2024
Klamath Reservoir Drawdowns: Short-term Costs for much larger long-term gains |
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From American Whitewater 3/28/2024
Wells River (VT) Whitewater Access to be Improved under New FERC License |
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From California Trout 3/20/2024
Eel River Dams Headed for Removal, Water Users Support Dam-Free Diversion |
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From California Trout 3/8/2024
Wild Klamath River Fish Unaffected by Hatchery Fish Mortality Event, Karuk Tribe Reports |
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Los Angeles Times 3/24/2024
The Klamath River’s dams are being removed. Inside the effort to restore a scarred watershed |
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Delaware Currents 2/19/2024
The beneficiaries of removing mill dams in Delaware River watershed? ‘Fish, fish, fish’ |
| Washington Post 12/14/2023 |
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Case Studies › Decommissioning and removal › Hydro Guides 10/10/2023
Practitioner’s Guide to Hydropower Dam Removal This is a comprehensive guide for dam owners and practitioners on removing hydropower dams regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Removing dams is a common practice and a good option for dam owners or licensees who determine that the expense of ownership is too great relative to the benefits provided by their dams. |
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Presentations and trainings › Reservoir Emissions 11/3/2022 |
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Case Studies › Hydro Guides › Tools and Guides 5/1/1996
River Renewal: Restoring Rivers Through Hydropower Dam Relicensing |
